U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, sent a letter to Patricia de Stacy Harrison, the President and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), questioning her about taxpayer-funded National Public Radio’s (NPR) reporting, which has become increasingly liberal and partisan in recent years.

"Small businesses are the very backbone of the mighty Texas economy" said Gov. Greg Abbott, lauding the crucial role Texas’ 3.2 million Small Businesses play in our state’s innovative, thriving economy – while inviting Texans to celebrate "2024 Small Business Week" in Texas. In recognition of the many contributions and achievements of Texas small businesses, the Governor issued a proclamation officially designating April 28-May 4, 2024 as Small Business Week.

"I encourage all Texans to come and pay their respects to the Veterans who are participating in the Dedication Ceremony, and take a moment to reflect upon the sacrifices of the service members who've fought in these wars," said Texas Land Commissioner & Veterans Land Board Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, announcing the VLB's War Monument Dedication Ceremony at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery (TSVC) in Corpus Christi on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

What we're seeing on College Campuses across the country is disgusting and unacceptable. Universities must protect students instead of allowing pro-Hamas supporters to take over property or spew HATE. Hamas is a Terrorist Organization. ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampments’ and Antisemitism have no place here and will not be tolerated. I will fight and speak out against all forms of antisemitism, and work to protect our Jewish brothers and sisters. This is America.

When folks drive down an Interstate Highway, we often don’t understand the work that goes into creating them. I’ve been working on transportation issues for over 21 years, and the just passed designation of I-27 and I-14 – which will connect over 85% of Texas’ population and impact more than 95% of Texas’ future GDP – is one of the most significant wins for the Lone Star State I’ve ever seen. ​​​​It's impossible to overstate just how much the lives of Texans will benefit over the next 100 years.

"I urge Texans all across Congressional District 23 to join me in supporting Tony Gonzales for re-election in the upcoming May primary runoff election," said Gov. Greg Abbott, adding, "Tony's a fierce champion for bolstering border security measures in Congress, and he represents more than two-thirds of the Texas-Mexico Border. He knows the dangerous consequences that President Joe Biden's reckless open border policies have on our state – and our nation," said Abbott.

Title IX is a Civil Rights Law granting protections to women by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in any educational program that receives federal money – including K-12 schools, Colleges & Universities. Mr. Biden's new rules contort these protections for women by forcing schools to accommodate the wishes of men claiming to identify as women (or “transgender,”) and allows them to enter female-only spaces and join female-only organizations.

With this year’s Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Weekend running Saturday through Monday, "I encourage Texans across the state to stock up on supplies to protect themselves and their loved ones in an emergency – such as flashlights, hand-held fire extinguishers, or first aid kits," said Gov. Greg Abbott earlier today of items that can be purchased either online or in person. As spring storms and the Hurricane Season approach, here's a list of items to consider purchasing.

The PEARL Act supports Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) efforts to address mental health challenges at the agency by providing therapy dogs to CBP personnel. Since 2007, over 150 Border Patrol Agents and CBP employees have died by suicide. In January 2023, CBP launched the Support Canine Program, which aims to mitigate the spike in mental health crises among CBP personnel.

At Harmony, we don’t just provide an education for our students. We prepare them for the real world. As a part of the big picture, Harmony Public Schools aims to produce well-rounded, top-tier leaders who go into the world and make a difference. As a part of our North Star, we center our educational backbone on five principles: Preparedness, Future Plans, Problem Solving, Collaboration and Passion.

Since 2016, the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program has recognized local governments that provide clear and meaningful financial information by posting financial documents, thorough summaries, visualizations, downloadable data and other relevant information. Existing star categories include traditional finances, contracts and procurement, economic development, public pensions and debt obligations. 

The decisive reason I could not support this bill is because it did nothing to secure the Texas-Mexico border. As I’ve said many times, we are facing an existential crisis—a full-on invasion—at our own southern border. Democrats desperately wanted to pass this Ukraine aid bill—so much so that the world watched the ridiculous spectacle of Democrats gleefully waiving Ukrainian flags on the floor of the United States House of Representatives; it’s difficult to imagine those same Democrats ever waiving an American flag with the same joy.

SDF is the state's workforce training grant program to help businesses upskill their new or incumbent workforce. In partnership with the public community and technical colleges, workforce development boards, and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, TWC collaborates to provide customized, innovative training to Texas businesses of all sizes.

Congressman Tony Gonzales toured the site of a new and upcoming VA healthcare facility in El Paso. Congressman Gonzales helped secure $700 million for the construction of this project through his position on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. The new facility will be located on Fort Bliss near the William Beaumont Army Medical Center and will improve access to care for more than 54,000 veterans in the El Paso area.

“Many states irresponsibly & unconstitutionally changed their voting policies prior to the 2020 Election - but fortunately we did things differently and fought to uphold Texas law,” said Attorney General Ken Paxton after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a case brought by a political activist group and backed by Texas Democrats to overturn & weaken Texas' voter integrity laws for mail-in voting. The existing safeguards will remain in place.

Semiconductor chips are the backbone of U.S. National Security – the brains behind everything from toasters to our nation's most advanced weapons systems. I authored & introduced the "CHIPS for America Act" at the request of President Trump's national security team to onshore U.S. production of this critical asset – and since its passage, we've embarked on the greatest Tech Revolution since the Manhattan Project. I couldn’t be prouder to see Samsung leading the way right here in Central Texas.

“Last year, I signed a law to provide funding for the construction of a new, modernized Behavioral Health Campus to support the entire Uvalde community and its neighboring counties. This new facility will provide Texans experiencing a mental health crisis with access to mental health professionals and around-the-clock treatment to address their needs," said Gov. Greg Abbott today, announcing a $34 million project that will serve 32 counties in the surrounding area.

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee & Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) celebrated the Senate passage of their bipartisan and bicameral "Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act" by unanimous consent. Their bill would transition 10 temporary federal judgeships to permanent status in order to maintain the current level of access to the federal court for millions of Americans across the nation.

Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D. introduced the next series installment highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. In this episode, we hear the story of Texas Veteran Victor Egger. For about 18 years, he volunteered at a Naval Air Station and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, showing his love for helping service members.

“This continued momentum is a testament to the strength of our young, skilled, diverse and growing workforce, our welcoming business climate, and the strategic investments that we continue to make as a state," said Gov. Greg Abbott, celebrating Texas again leading the nation in annual job creation following the release of March's employment numbers. With 270,700 jobs added from March 2023 to March 2024, Texas has added over 2.3 million jobs during Abbott’s time in office.